Earl Alden "Babe" Roberson

Earl Alden “Babe” Roberson, 91, of Franklin, West Virginia passed away at his home in Ruddle on Thursday, November 9, 2023.

He was born February 23, 1932 at Ruddle and was the son of the late Mack C. Roberson and Eva Hedrick Roberson.

Alden had worked for Ruddle Lime and as a U.S. mail carrier in the Franklin, Ruddle and Upper Tract area for 53 years, driving for 45 of those years without missing a day. He was a lifelong farmer, loved to hunt and fish and work in his garden. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Alden was a member of the Ruddle Presbyterian Church, where he had served as a deacon and elder.

On June 18, 1955, he married the love of his life, Ruby Gail Thompson Roberson, who survives.

Also surviving are –

Two sons –

Tommy Roberson (Frankie) of Franklin

Randy Roberson (Janet) of Franklin

One daughter –

Vickie Hartman (Mark) of Upper Tract

One sister –

Elma Roberson of Upper Tract

Four grandchildren –

Chris Roberson (Lisa), Rebecca Miller (Daniel), Emily Mongold (Logan) and Katie Hartman

Seven great-grandchildren –

Cayden, Colton & Cooper Roberson; Jameigh, Alanna and Adelynn Miller; and Nolin Mongold

Two step-grandchildren –

Jennifer Harper (Adam) and Tracy Kimble (Rebekah)

And Seven step-great-grandchildren –

Rylee, Madelyn, Luke, Ava, Jake, Tessa and Beau

Four brothers, Arlin Hedrick, Roy Roberson, Henry Roberson and Edwin Roberson; two sisters, Eula Black and Retha George; and one special granddaughter, Rachel Roberson (3-20-2010) preceded him in death.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 6:00 PM Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Kimble Funeral Home in Franklin where a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:00 PM Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Deborah Beam officiating.

His body has been cremated and there will be no viewing.

Memorials may be made to the Pendleton County Rescue Squad, P. O. Box 966, Franklin, WV 26807 or the Franklin Vol. Fire Dept., P. O. Box 902, Franklin, WV 26807.